Sept 29-Oct 1 | Nov 17-19 | Jan 13-15
Legislators will be back in the building from September 29th to October 1st for the first of three Interim legislative meeting days. This is when legislators monitor the implementation of past legislation, lay the groundwork for more new bills, and stay informed through informational hearings. While no votes are taken or bills passed, these days play a vital role in shaping future legislation and feigning accountability.
Legislative Days (also called Committee Days): Since Oregon voters adopted annual sessions in 2010, the Legislature meets for a maximum of 160 days in odd numbered years and 35 days in even numbered years. The period of time in between sessions is called the Interim. The Legislature convenes periodically during the interim for special meeting days, called “Legislative Days.” Legislative Days happen approximately every eight weeks and last for four days. During Legislative Days, Committees may hold informational hearings on topics that may lead to legislation in upcoming sessions, hear updates on implementations of past legislation, hear reports from state agencies and Task Forces, and keep current on the subject areas which affect Oregonians. During Legislative Days, the Senate may also convene for the purpose of making executive appointments.